Demonstration Notices
UPDATE - Demonstration Notice: March 3, 2008
Spontaneous demonstrations take place in Yemen from time to time in response to world events or local developments. We remind American citizens that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence. American citizens are therefore urged to avoid the areas of demonstrations if possible, and to exercise caution if within the vicinity of any demonstrations. American citizens should stay current with media coverage of local events and be aware of their surroundings at all times. Upcoming demonstration information follows:
The Embassy has information that the gathering in Sanaa tonight (March 3) in support of Palestine will be held at 7:30 p.m. across from the MTN building on Beirut Street in Hadda. This is an update of the Demonstration Notice sent earlier today.
For the latest security information, Americans living and traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet website at http://travel.state.gov, where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warning for Yemen, and Country Specific Information for Yemen can be found. Up-to date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888 407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada or, for callers outside the U.S. and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays)
The U.S. Embassy in Sanaa can be reached at (967)(1)755-2000, extension 2153 or 2266; the after hours emergency number is (967)(1)755-2000 (press zero for extension); the fax number is (967)(1)303-175. The Embassy's web site, which includes consular information and the most recent messages to the American community in Yemen, is at http://yemen.usembassy.gov/yemen/index.html.